Project, Contract & Procurement Seminars

Construction Contracts Master Class

Overview:

Introduction

Construction projects have a history of contractual disputes and conflict. These problems have reduced the efficiency and profitability of developments, and have not been to the benefit of either clients or contractors. Construction tends to attract contractual problems because of the complex nature of the work and commercial arrangements involved.

The purpose of this course is to help delegates understand the reasons why such problems arise, and how to avoid them in the future. Many contracts are now being conducted in a different way to the traditional approach, with more openness between the parties, and this has, in some cases at least, reduced conflict and increased profitability for all parties.

Course highlights will include:

A review of major issues in construction contracting

An examination of why things so often go wrong

A consideration of ways to improve

Detailed discussion as to how a more collaborative approach might benefit construction projects

Examination of real issues, from real projects

Objectives

Understand how contracts work, and why they sometimes cause problems

Address some specific clauses and provisions that are a common source of problems

Develop thinking around more collaborative approaches to working on construction contracts

Recognise the dangers that such approaches bring, and how to minimise problems

Look at construction contracting in an international context

Understand how to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently

Training Methodology

The course will be delivered using a mixture of trainer-led discussion, using real examples wherever possible, and group exercises to develop new ways of thinking around the whole issue of construction contracts and their associated problems.

Organisational Impact

The course will deliver the following benefits to the organisations to which the delegates belong:

Delegates will have obtained a better understanding of the contractual issues involved in construction contracts

Better communication between commercial and legal personnel

A wider range of possible contracting options

Better ways to resolve disputes

Construction projects will be more successful

Reduced project times and improved profitability

Personal Impact

The course will deliver the following benefits to the delegates:

Better understanding of construction contracts, and the problems that can arise

Deeper appreciation of the main clauses that can cause problems, and how they can be reduced or avoided

This session will involve delegates in developing their own ideas as to different ways in which construction contracts could be structured, so that commercial drivers are focused on the goals of the parties, not on conflict